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PRIME MINISTER
PRESS CONFERENCE ADELAIDE, 18 APRIL 1984 E. O. E. -Proof
PM: Afternoon everybody. Right, whose first. Only
PRESS: Does Australia have any intention of recognising
Indonesian sovereignty over East Timor? into
PM: Thats not a question-that we are rushing/ decisions
about. What I've made clear is that the ijnportafit
thing in relations between our countries is-that
we are able to deal with specific issues that are
of importance, like trade, involvement with them
through ASEAN and in whatever issues that we

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ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER TO BUSINESS
PERSONS' LUNCH
ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE 18 APRIL 1984
When the Federal Labor Government was elected a little over
a year ago, the central challenge vie faced was the challenge
of economic recovery.
Looking back over the past year, tie are clearly entitled to
claim that outstanding progress has already been made.
But to appreciate fully that progress you have to cast your
minds back to the appalling economic legacy we inherited.

PRIME MiNiSTER
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
NAMING OF THE LOCOMOTIVE " BOB HAWKE"
ADELAJDE 18 APRIL 1984
I am greatly honoured to have been chosen to give my name toa
one of the new range of " BL" class locomotives. I have
noted with particular satisfaction that one of Australian
National's earlier locomotives was named after one of my
predecessors, that dedicated railway man and great
Australian, Ben Chifley.
I understand that these locomotives are a new, improved
model with state-of-the-art refinements which lead to

FOR MEDIA 17 April 1984
I met today with the Premier of Tasmania, Mr. Robin Gray,
as a follow-up to our meeting on 6 April.
The discussions were productive and another meeting will be
held within the next two weeks at which it is hoped
substantial progress towards a resolution of the issues
between the Commonwealth and Tasmania will be achieved.
It was agreed that no further public comment would be made
before the next meeting.

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PRIDM E MflINOTER~'
FOR MEDIA 15 April 1984
The Prime Minister today announced details of the ' visit to
Australia of Mr. Naohiro Amaya, special adviser to the
Minister of International Trade and Industry in Japan.
Mr. Amaya arrived today for a visit of six days, which will
include involvement in seminars in Canberra, Sydney and
Melbourne on industry policy.
He will meet Ministers, Commonwealth and State officials,
business people, union leaders, academics and journalists.

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PRIME MPN STERSPEECH
BY THE PRIME MINISTER
OPENING OF THE MUNICIPAL OFFICES ANNEXE.
COBURG 15 APRIL 1984
Mr Mayor, Councillors, Ladies and Gentlemen
I am again delighted to be here in Coburg the very heart
of my constituency. It is not so long since I was last with
the Council here in Coburg. In February Hazel and I
attended a special Council meeting, followed by dinner as
part of the celebration of the 1.25th anniversary of local
government in Coburg an evening with our good friends

CHEC AGANSTDEULNITERIYLE M1B0A RAG. OME. D
SPEECH BY THE PRIME M4INISTER
NINETEENTH NATIONAL HOUSING CONVENTION
THE SIR PHILLIP LYNCH AWARD FOR
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE HOUS ING INDUSTRY
ADELAIDE 14 APRIL 1984
Mr President, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen
Whilst Sir Phillip and I may have somewhat differing
political views, I hold him in high regard and am saddened
that he is so unwell. I deem it both a pleasure and a
privilege to act on his behalf in the presentation of the
Award which bears his name.

CHEC AGANSTDEULNITERIYLE MlB-A RAG. OME. D
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
HOUSING INDUSTRY CONVENTION ADELAIDE 14 APRIL 1984
Thank you for inviting me to address you today, and thank
you particularly for the welcome conveyed just now by your
National President.
It is a pleasure to address the Housing Industry Association
at its Nineteenth National Convention. We hayve seen much of
each other in the past year, a year which has been a very
exciting one for the Government and for the housing
industry.

CHEC AGANSTDEULNITERIYLE MDBEALRIGVOEERDY
SPEECH BY THE PRIME MINISTER
OPENING OF THE COMMONWEALTH SERUM LABORATORIES'
HUMAN VACCINE BUILDING AT PARKVILLE 13 APRIL 1984
Distinguished Guests
It is with great pleasure that I accepted the invitation to
join you today.
This new human vaccine building, this new biotechnology
facility, is a major addition to the nation's health care
system. At a cost of approximately $ 9 million it represents a
significant investment by the Australian community in the
health of present and future generations.

PRIME MINISTER
PARTIAL TRANSCRTPT OF INTERVIEW ON 2HD -NEWCASTLE
12 APRIL 1984
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QUESTION: What's your comment on something like Nationwide?
Well I have to be careful that I'm not misrepresented
in what I say. There has been a misrepresentation of things
I was reported to have said in Caucus. I have made no
threat and would not make any threat to the independence
of the ABC. But I insist tliaL peopic must understand
that independence in the ABC does not mean immunity from
criticism. There is no doubt in my judgement that there